Player’s can’t renegotiate the terms of their deal after the fact. But they can extend their contracts. Last time Tim Duncan extended he did take a voluntary paycut so the Spurs could do the sorts of they are right now. Duncan has done his part, and then some.

Tim has more money then all of us who read this do put together. Does he really need another 22 million this upcoming season? Would be good for him to consider a paycut to have heaps more $ to sign another sweet free agent.

2 examples. Be great to steal Lamar from Kobe. Be great to steal Tyson away from Chris Paul. But were to cash strapped right now. Rings should be more important than $ at this stage in one of the greatest careers we’ve ever seen. We could win another Ring with this roster but i wouldnt mind some more insurance, this is one way to make some more cap room to do so:)

We need a big who can score so the spurs can actually play 5 on 5 for the first time in years. Is okur or rasheed wallace a probable pickup? If not who else? We need a C who has size and needs to be defended.

PG-Tony, Hill,+/-McClinton
Mason and Ginobilli serve as 3rd point guard for a few years until we see if possible development of McClinton for the position
SG-Ginobilli, Mason, Hairston, +/-McClinton
Don’t know how closely you guys paid attention to his minutes, but I think Hairston was VERY impressive. Very good shooter who is also a quick and explosive penetrator who fearlessly attacks the basket with very good leaping ability and strength for a guard. And, he’s also a very good defender. Scored 23 ppg, shot 44% from the 3pt last year, 53% from the floor, and 83% from the stripe along with 5.5 reb, and 3.7 assist in 40 min/game. This guy has a future. I promise. I think Pop was doing his best job to hide him from other GM’s until this year so we could make space for him. McClinton falls under this category for now, but we all know we will attempt to teach him the 1 given his size. With his shooting ability, could you imagine how lethal he could be as the distributor with the ball in his hands the majority of the time. A real massive threat to just launch it at any moment.
SF-Jefferson(baby!Sweet!), Finley, Williams
Williams is also a keeper. Remember this guy came out after his sophomore season and would only be a rookie next year had he stayed in college. Lots of promise. 23ppg in 42 minutes with 7, yes 7 reb, and 5, yes 5 apg while shooting 44% from the floor. Needs to improve 3pt, only 32%. Agree with earlier comment about rotating important guys onto roster to give them a pay raise and keep them happy but would also add that Pop also rotates them to keep them from other GM’s. Pops Mensah Bonsu, Hairston, and Williams were all signed within days of being named NBADL players of the week. Only lost Pops because of Gooden and Hairston was cut late in the year because most teams had already positioned their rosters for the playoffs at that point and Williams was coming off player of the week. It was a gamble in order to keep both Hairston and Williams because I am positive we like Hairston more.
PF-Duncan, Blair, Gist
I watched the summer league games last year over internet video. Gist is a very impressive player. Kind of like Bonner in that he is fairly good rebounder and tough in the paint while also stretching the floor with good 3pt percentage. But, he is more athletic. Bonner might have a higher motor though.
C-Mahinmi, Bonner, (Sheed or Gooden if they’ll go for MLE). If not, are you ready for this one? Robertas Javtokas (previous spur pick, 6′11″, 270#’s, Draft Express lists him as the 27th best player with NBA rights held. He can be had for cheap and fill a void. He is very athletic, shot 67% from the field, and once set a world record by dunking a basketball at 12′. Apparently he had fully recovered from an auto accident that was thought to be career threatening at the time. Now you remember him? Look him up on the internet. He’s chiseled somewhat like Dave Robinson. By the way look up Mahinmi on youtube. He’s very athletic too.

Thats it. If we field that team and Manu and Tim are healthy. Spurs win championship. You can mark it down!

C- Duncan/Ian/Bonner
PF- McDyess or Sheed (preferably McDyess)/Blair/Gist
SF- Jefferson/Finley/Hairston
SG- Mason/Gino/ a split with Hill and McClinton
PG- Parker/Hill/Mason

That’s 14 players. As I expect McClinton, Gist, and Hairston to be splitting some time being shipped back and forth between the d league.